Museum of the Missing: A History of Art Theft
Author: Houpt, SimonBrand: Brand: Black Walnut/Madison PressFeatures: Used Book in Good ConditionBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 192Release Date: 01-12-2006Details: Offering a thrilling introduction to the underworld of stolen art, this investigation reveals the little-known story of modern art theft and shows how the legitimate art market, with its hyped auctions and landmark sales, has ignited criminal interest in these high-end pieces. The photographs, illustrations, and case studies give a fascinating and detailed behind-the-scenes account of the major thefts during the past hundred years—ranging from Edvard Munch’s The Scream and looting during World War II and the Iraq wars to a brazen and bizarre theft of a two-ton bronze Henry Moore sculpture. A gallery lists the estimated value of each stolen piece, painting an overview of the cultural, historical, and economic losses.EAN: 9781897330449Package Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.0 x 0.6 inchesLanguages: English